mordant - Meaning in Marathi

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mordant - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of mordant in English

mordant adjective

1. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

   Synonyms

   caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic

2. harshly ironic or sinister

   Synonyms

   black, black, grim, grim

   Examples

   • "a grim joke"
   • "black humor"
   • "fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"
   • "grim laughter"

mordant noun

1. a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

Description

A mordant or dye fixative is a substance used to set dyes on fabrics. It does this by forming a coordination complex with the dye, which then attaches to the fabric. It may be used for dyeing fabrics or for intensifying stains in cell or tissue preparations. Although mordants are still used, especially by small batch dyers, they have been largely displaced in industry by directs.

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